Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning in K-12
Duration: 54 minutes
Mental health concerns among K-12 students have received increased attention since the outbreak of COVID-19. Concurrently, social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness-based interventions have become more popular in elementary and secondary schools. The presenters will provide a brief overview of the current state of mental health and the research on the effectiveness of SEL and school-based mindfulness programs.
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Duration: 55 minutes
Books about race, racism, gender identity, and sexual orientation have been banned or challenged at high rates in Pennsylvania schools in the past year. How can we prepare future educators to become advocates for the freedom to read diverse books?
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Duration: 33 minutes
On January 12, the K-12 Engagement Network hosted Dorie Taylor, co-producer of Remake Learning Days Across America to share the many ways that Penn State colleges, campuses, departments, and units can be involved with Remake Learning Days 2023 (RLD 2023).
Learn more about How to Get Involved with Remake Learning DaysK-12 STEM Landscape & PA Science Standards
Duration: 50 minutes
The first K-12 Engagement Network webinar focused on the current landscape of STEM in our PA schools and the updated PA Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy, Sustainability (STEELS) standards with a three-year implementation window.
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